Vocabulary 1
Literary Examples
Vocabulary 2
Literary Terms
Examples of...
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The manner in which things are organized
What is the structure?
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The notes of the lilting, lovely lullaby were luscious.
What is an example of alliteration?
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Obvious
What is apparent?
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When you give human characteristics to an animal or thing
What is personification? "The rain clouds frowned and the thunder growled as the storm moved across the city."
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Give an example of simile

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To determine or decide by reasoning
What is to conclude?
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She was so angry I thought her head would explode!
What is an example of hyperbole?
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To plan for a particular purpose
What is to intend?
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Comparison using "like" or "as"
What is simile? "Fireworks are as American as apple pie!"
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Give an example of a metaphor

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To show or to illustrate
What is to depict?
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Life is journey - a roller coaster of emotions and experiences.
What is an example of metaphor?
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To stand for
What is to symbolize?
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The repetition of the first words or phrases in a line of poetry, a sentence or a speech
What is anaphora? Knock, Knock or I Have a Dream
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Give an example of hyperbole

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To make an educated guess
What is to infer?
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Katie's hands, trembling and shaking, dripped sweat onto the telephone as she tried one last time to scream her warning about Bill's heart attack.
What is an example of imagery?
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To uncover or to unveil
What is to reveal?
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The lesson learned, the message the author is trying to share with the reader, the big idea.......
What is theme? The theme of "Sorry, Right Number" is to appreciate those around you because you never know...
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Give an example of an oxymoron

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The purpose, the goal
What is the intent?
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I'm as happy as a clam that Spring Break begins soon!
What is an example of simile?
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To communicate
What is to convey?
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When something represents something else
What is a symbol? A red rose symbolizes true love.
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Give an example of a foil character.

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